"Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy himand show him my salvation."
— Psalm 91:14-16
Trusting in God in Difficult Times
From Gospel in Life
The following video is one of a series by Dr. Tim Keller called "Trusting God in Difficult Times." “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.’”
Pastor Tim Keller examines Psalm 91 and unpacks what we should expect from God in the midst of trying times.
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Repent of Loving Money
By Jane HendricksonFrom ChristianUnion.org
“It is for our own good that we are warned,” a friend of mine quipped in response to my question, “What is it about the love of money that is so dangerous?”
It's controversial, right? We are told both that the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil and that money is a sign of God's blessing and care. Money is both the root of many evils and a source of many blessings. With it, we may hoard and starve our neighbor or bless and feed our neighbor. It is the necessary means of providing for ourselves and our families, and yet it can tear people and families apart.
The Coronavirus and the Church
The following three articles offer interesting — and different — perspectives on the church in this unique moment in history. Two of the articles draw slightly different conclusions on at least one topic, but each article provides interesting food for thought:Digitial Worship May Create America's Next Spiritual Awakening >
How the Coronavirus MIght Change Church Forever >
Coronavirus Could Kill Consumer Christianity >
The Moral Meaning of the Plague
By David BrooksFrom The New York Times
It can all seem so meaningless. Some random biological mutation sweeps across the globe, murdering thousands, lacerating families and pulverizing dreams.
Life and death can seem completely arbitrary. Religions and philosophies can seem like cruel jokes. The only thing that matters is survival. Without the inspiration of a higher meaning, selfishness takes over.
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Uncovering Calling
By Anne Kerhoulas
From ChristianUnion.org
Becoming a follower of Christ during college was not part of the plan. But for Penn senior Steffen Cornwell, finding community in Christian Union Martus, Christian Union's ministry at Penn, reoriented his vision for his future. Part of the prestigious Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology, Cornwell has taken a newfound interest in social entrepreneurship and spearheaded a program that allows individuals experiencing homelessness to store important personal identification documents on a secure website.Read More >
CU Alumni Webinar
By Christine FosterFrom Christian Union Alumni Engagement
Christian Union alumni, please join us for a special webinar designed to encourage you in the midst of this challenging time. It will take place this Sunday, April 26, 2020, at 8 pm EST/5 pm PST. Jim Black, who works with athletes at Stanford as part of Christian Union Caritas — and formerly directed CU’s ministry to undergraduate students at Columbia, will lead our time by sharing from God’s word. Christian Union Alumni will receive an invitation via email. If you do not receive an invitation in the next 48 hours but are part of our alumni and would like to take part, please contact Christine Foster, CU's vice president of alumni engagement.
UNIVERSITY MINISTRIES
Christian Union ministry faculty continue to lead Bible courses and have discipleship meetings via Zoom. Please pray that students would grow in spiritual maturity and that the Lord would use this time to draw unbelievers to Himself.
CITY MINISTRIES
We rejoice in a tremendous CU New York forum last Monday with Dr. Lydia Dugdale. This was our first foray into hosting our large events in a webinar format. Thank you for your participation and prayers as we continue to draw the community of faith into these conversations; they encourage and equip us as we continue to live faithfully in these times.
DAY & NIGHT
Pray for CU Day and Night’s new twice-daily video devotionals, which continue as we near the end of our 40 days of prayer, repentance, and fasting. You can view and share these videos on our webpage. Pray that God would use these devotionals to spread a passion for seeking God with all our hearts.
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